Antique 1910s Auto Racing Goggles + CYKO RPPC Train Wreck Photo + Box - Ford Model T
Driver’s Set: Folding Motoring Goggles, Original Case & Real Photo Postcard Crash
Category
Item Specifics
• Type: Driver’s Lot
• Era: 1910s-1920s
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Included: Goggles, Original Box, Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
• Postcard Type: CYKO, c.1908-1917
• Subject: Automobile Railroad Track Wreck
• Material: Steel, Celluloid, Wool, Photographic Paper
• Lens Color: 3-piece driver’s set.
Goggles: Folding steel frame, amber celluloid lenses with age bubbling/delamination typical of 100+ yr old celluloid. Original wool padding and elastic. No cracks.
Box: Original cardboard case. Heavy wear, tears, stains. Fragile but intact.
RPPC: Genuine CYKO real photo postcard c.1910s showing auto wreck on railroad tracks. Creased, curled, corner wear, edge chips. Image remains strong. Unposted.
Sold as a collector set. You will receive the exact 3 items 1910s Driver’s Set – Goggles + Box + Wreck RPPC
Complete motoring set from the dawn of auto racing. This grouping likely belonged to an early driver or racing enthusiast. The CYKO real photo postcard of a train-track auto wreck makes this a museum-quality display.
The Set Includes:
1. Folding Auto Goggles c.1910s
Teardrop amber celluloid lenses, steel frames, original wool face seal, elastic strap. Folds at bridge for pocket carry. Celluloid shows age bubbling — expected and proves authenticity. No cracks through lenses.
2. Original Cardboard Box
Period case for the goggles. Rough but authentic. Wear commensurate with age.
3. CYKO Real Photo Postcard c.1908-1917
RPPC showing early open touring car/roadster wrecked on railroad tracks. CYKO stamp box on back confirms date. “Disaster” and “accident” postcards were popular novelties. Creased and curled but image is clear. A standout piece of early Americana.
Historical Context:
Before windshields and safety glass, goggles were essential. Drivers on dirt tracks and open roads faced dust, oil, and debris. This set tells that story — the goggles a driver wore, and a photo of the real dangers they faced. The car appears to be a 1908-1915 Ford Model T or similar.
Perfect For: Automobilia collectors, racing history, Ford Model T buffs, RPPC collectors, disaster postcard collectors, man cave/garage decor, museum display.
Note: Celluloid and 100-yr paper are fragile. No returns due to further age deterioration in transit. What you see is what you get.
100% Authentic: Guaranteed original pre-1920 items. Not reproductions.
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